Student Life Officer, International Foundation Programs

Job title: Student Life Officer, International Foundation Programs

Job description: Date Posted: 10/13/2023

Req ID: 34395

Faculty/Division: New College

Department: New College

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Position Number: 00040121

Description:

About us:

The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada’s leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world. The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs.

We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty. The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration. At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.

Opened in 1962, New College has a long-standing commitment to social justice, and to supporting its diverse body of 6000+ undergraduate students to excel intellectually and to engage in the wider community. New College supports three interdisciplinary undergraduate programs – African Studies, Buddhist Mental Health and Psychology, and Critical Studies in Equity and Solidarity – and houses three departments (Human Biology, Caribbean Studies and Women and Gender Studies). New College prioritizes personal attention to students, innovative interdisciplinary programs, links with professional faculties, career mentorship, and community outreach initiatives. The College has built a rich learning community for students including academic support, amenities for studying and social interaction, and opportunities for co-curricular and community engagement. The College offers a spirited and challenging environment for students to have the opportunity to broaden their experience, create life plans, and meet others from different fields. New College is a friendly, welcoming and informal community that places a high priority on student support services and encourages diversity. For more information on New College, see http://www.newcollege.utoronto.ca.

Your opportunity:

Working under the direction of the Director, Administration and the Assistant Directors, International Programs, the Student Life Officer supports the planning and implementation of a wide range of programs designed to promote the active engagement of students (high school and undergraduate) in the International Programs Office at New College. The Student Life Officer works closely with the Student Life Assistants to promote community development, academic success and personal growth of students.

As a member of the New College International Programs Office, the Student Life Officer, International Programs, willbe committed to an equity that recognizes, supports, and responds to the diverse histories, lived and marginalized experiences of international students and many communities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conceptualizing, organizing and executing program activities for undergraduate programs and summer camps
• Implementing plans and process improvements for program and service activities
• Determining logistical details and activities forevents and/or programming
• Fostering cooperative working relationships with a wide variety of internal and external contacts
• Editing content for brochures, newsletters, websites and/or handbooks
• Maintaining information on digital platforms
• Advising student groups on the development of clubs and societies
• Coordinating the recruitment process and training of casual staff

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent education and experience.
• Minimum two years of recent and related experience administering student life activities to support international language learners, preferably in a post-secondary education institution.
• Experience with student-focused event planning, promotion, and execution.; Experience supporting the development of co-curricular activities and administering leadership and mentorship programs.
• Experience working with and providing supportto high school-aged, university-aged, and mature international students.
• Demonstrated skills and ability to provide effective guidance and advice to students, student leaders and organizations in a responsive, empathetic, thoughtful, and discreetmanner.
• Demonstrated time-management skills with the ability to effectively prioritize, multi-task and organize work, and meet tight deadlines while able to pay attention to detail.; Demonstrated strong student and client service orientation and experience fostering equity, diversity and inclusion in a language-learning environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience writing content for and maintaining websites, and updating information on social media platforms (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.)
• Experience using StarRez to place students into residence; making reservations, group bookings, and room changes.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).; Experience recording and collecting data, and producing standard reports.

Assets (Nonessential):

• Professional working proficiency in a different language or languages other than English.
• Knowledge and/or experience of New College and its programs.
• Knowledge and/or experience with policies and procedures at the Faculty of Arts and Science.

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Approachable
• Efficient
• Multi-tasker
• Patient
• Problem solver
• Resourceful

Internal applicants may request a copy of the job description by emailing adminhr.artsci@utoronto.ca.

Closing Date: 10/24/2023, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group: USW

Appointment Type: Budget – Continuing

Schedule: Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:

USW Pay Band 10 — $69,455 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $88,819. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.

Job Category: Student Services

Lived Experience Statement

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see .

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact .

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